Healthy Eating

Stress can impact us in a number of ways and for a number of different reasons. There are also many different ways to deal with stress, including everything from trying different relaxation techniques to speaking with a counsellor. Stress...

Canada’s Food Guide has undergone a major overhaul, its first revision since 2007. The biggest change of all, perhaps, is that the food guide no longer focuses on food groups or recommended serving sizes. Instead, the emphasis is put...

Winter is one of those seasons that can wreak havoc on our health in a number of different ways – from causing our skin to feel dry, our eyes to feel irritated, and our stress level to rise. However,...

It’s a new year and you’re planning on making radical changes to your diet. But if you’re someone who’s used to consuming a diet full of carbohydrates and sugar, making the switch can initially be difficult and it can...

A lot of your favourite foods (including fruits and vegetables) can be eaten raw without any kind of preparation whatsoever. However, there are certain foods that should always be cooked before consumption, as you run the risk of developing...

The holiday season is notorious for indulging in sweet tweets and other foods we should typically stay away from. Eating too much of the foods that are considered bad for us (i.e. cookies, fruit cake and other baked goods...

Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is critical in the maintenance of our health, including keeping a healthy weight and reducing the risk of other conditions and diseases. When it comes to keeping your diet as healthy as possible, there...

Whether it’s due to not getting enough sleep the night before, a long day at work, being under lots of stress, or partaking in strenuous physical activity, we’ve all experienced tiredness. In fact, it’s normal for your energy levels...

Living a busy lifestyle often means that people will opt for buying easy or already prepared foods as opposed to having a home-cooked meal. While things like fruits and vegetables are great for anyone on-the-go (and certainly nutritious), we...